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Course objectives

Learn basic knowledge in fire chemistry and physics useful for all practioners in fire, e.g. firefighter, building construction designer, building material manufacture and protection equipment manufacture. Formulas are presented only when it is needed to understand the quantitative aspect of fire.

Learn the English language specific to fire science and become able to communicate with foreign counterparts in a business community.

Fundamentals of Fire Physics and Chemistry I <Lesson 1>

Introduction

What is fire?
Fire and Combustion
Chemical Reactions

Role of visualization and scale models in fire research

Scientific units and symbols

What is fire?

Fire and combustion: a chemical reaction involving fuel and an oxidizer—oxygen (O2) in the air

Fire is combustion not intended to be controlled

Fire is a chemical reaction that produces light and energy sufficient to damage the skin